US Bridges

Csah 19 over State Ditch #68

Good

Norman County, Minnesota · 0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 10 · Structure no. 54552

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Csah 19 over State Ditch #68 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Csah 19 over State Ditch #68 in Norman County, Minnesota. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCsah 19
CrossesState Ditch #68
Location0.5 MI W of JCT Csah 10
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyNorman County
StateMinnesota
Coordinates47.36103, -96.67547
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2041
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Csah 19 over State Ditch #68 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Csah 19 over State Ditch #68 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Csah 19 over State Ditch #68 carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Csah 19 over State Ditch #68?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Csah 19 over State Ditch #68?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.